The copra or grated coconut meat (coconut meat powder) is pressed by a coconut oil extraction machine to obtain the crude coconut oil. The edible coconut oil can be obtained by refining the coconut oil. To improve the oil extraction machine efficiency and reduce manual labor, a coconut oil expeller is an ideal solution.
What is coconut oil extraction method?
The wet milling process, also known as cold pressing, is another prominent Coconut Oil Extraction Method. Unlike solvent extraction, this method protects the nutritional integrity of the oil as it involves minimal heat, consequently preserving sensitive molecules like antioxidants and vitamins present in the oil.
What is a coconut oil extractor?
2) Description of the Coconut Oil Extractor The coconut oil extractor is shown in plate 1 (c). It consists of an electric motor, feed hopper, expressing chamber, heater, worm shaft, oil barrel, oil outlet, belt, pulley and machine frame. a) The Machine Frame This forms the housing of the whole machine components, including the motor.
What are the challenges faced by the industries in extracting coconut oil?
Challenges that are faced by the industries in extracting the coconut oil using different methods of extraction are important to be explored so that advancement in the oil extraction technology can be done for efficient downstream processing. This study is vital as it provides insights that could enhance the production of coconut oil.